Massachusetts School Building Authority Deborah B. Goldberg, State Treasurer and Receiver-General James MacDonald John K. McCarthy Chairperson Chief Executive Officer Executive Director MSBA Contractor Roundtable December 5, 2018 www.MassSchoolBuildings.org
Bid Schedule Update 2 Massachusetts School Building Authority
Design and Construction of Vocational Spaces Taconic High School Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Project Teams / Presenters Dale Caldwell & John Benzinger Carl Franceschi & Vladimir Lyubetsky Andrew Prochniak & Dave DeForest Dave Edmonds Dr. Jason McCandless (Supt.)
Project Overview • Comprehensive High School • Size: 246,520 SF • Student Enrollment: 920 • Project Budget: $120.8 M • Construction Duration: May 2016 – September 2018
Vocational Programs Carpentry Automotive Technology
Vocational Programs Automotive Refinishing Advanced Manufacturing and Machine Technology
Vocational Programs Metal Fabrications Electrical
Vocational Programs Health and Medical Assisting Cosmetology
Vocational Programs Culinary Arts Horticulture
Vocational Programs Early Education and Care
Design Phase • The importance of Programming – Early Equipment Selection and Layout • Safety Plans at 60% Construction Documents for Review by DESE/ Ch. 74 • Scope Definition: Construction vs. FF&E • Utility Coordination • Coordination & Phasing of Existing Equipment Relocation • Coordination of the Equipment Requirements during Construction due to FF&E Purchasing Timing
Construction Phase • Early MEP Coordination between all New and Used/Recollected Equipment with all MEP Requirements • Utilization of Equipment Matrix, Based on Design and Specific Equipment Cuts • Dedicated Project Manager/MEP Coordinator during Coordination/Installation and Connection of Equipment • Early Safety Requirements for all Equipment • Early Investigation of Shop Space Acoustics • Early Coordination of Below Grade Construction for Shop Equipment • Early DESE visits to Coordinate any Specific Requirements
DESE What Makes a Safe School?
Opening a vocational shop Some typical items to double check • Appropriate and visible signage throughout shop • Safety data sheet holders and signs • First aid kit holders and signs • Emergency power shut off signs • Fire Blankets with signs stating “Stop, Drop and Roll” • No parking sign on all overhead doors • Line painting on the floor in front of electrical panels • Flammable cabinet installed as needed and verified by local fire department • Confirm shops are fully accessible
Opening a vocational shop Some typical items to double check • Overhead doors must be tested, check the auto stop • No Parking Signs placed on exterior of overhead door • Dust collectors certified for decibel level • Overhead gantry crane certified for safety • Chain across ladder on mezzanine with sign “No Storage” • Shelves (no wheels) and bookcases must be lagged together and to wall • Check ECC playground perimeter to prevent fall hazards, remove openings too large, and do not use rocks/gravel to avoid possible choking hazard
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